Schaller Messtechnik Humimeter BM1 User manual

User Manual
Biomass moisture meter
humimeter BM1
Version 2.5_en
© Schaller GmbH
2016

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Measuring procedure
1. Switch on the scale
2. Place the scale on an even and sturdy
work surface. Place the humimeter in the
centre of the scale. Zero the scale to
show 0.000kg.
3. Fill the supplied 13 litre bucket with
samples taken from varying locations in
sample storage.
4. Check that the measuring chamber is
completely empty. It is important that no
material is left in the measuring chamber
when you turn on the device.
5. Switch on the humimeter by pressing the
power button ( ) for 3 seconds.
6. As the next step, please do the self
calibration. The word “Reinitialize?” will
show up on your display. Accept by
pressing the button.
7. The self calibration is finished when the
display shows the measuring window.

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8. Fill the measuring device with the sample
evenly distributed to ensure reproducible
results.
9. Remove material till the next lower weight
range is reached. If only a little missing
(e.g. 0,10kg) to the next higher level, it
should be filled up to that stage. The actual
weight is shown on the scale.
10. Smooth the material by hand.
11. Select the right calibration curve for
your material under test using the
buttons or . The weight of the
material in the measuring chamber must
be the same as the calibration curve.
The display shows the water content.
12. If the measure value is blinking, the
valid measuring range is exceeded (limits
see list on page 5). In this case the
accuracy will be decreasing. If you are
measuring wood chips, select the next
higher weight class and refill wood chips
to reach the higher filling weight.

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13. To save the results in the save menu
press the ( button). The storage
was successful when the number in
front of the symbol increased. To
reach the store menu please press ( )
until the appears.
14. To name the saved results press the
button.
15. Empty the humimeter BM1 and ensure
that no material rests are accumulated in
the measuring chamber.
Measuring process of wooden pellets:
Measure wooden pellets with the calibration curve “5,00kg pellets”.
For this measurement the bucket not has to be full of pellets, you
must fill in 5,00 kilograms of wooden pellets every time.
Measuring process of dry wood-shavings:
Is the 13 litre bucket not big enough for 1,00 kilogram of shavings,
the measuring device has to be filled separately (e.g. 2 x 0,50kg).
During the filling process the measuring material has to be slightly
and constantly compressed in the measuring chamber in order to
provide enough place for 1,00kg of shavings. After finishing the
filling process, all of the measuring material has to be 5cm below
the back case edge.
List of calibration curves
Pressing the or key in the measuring
window for at least 3 seconds and a list with
all available sorts will appear. Select your
sort by pressing or and confirm it with
the key. The measurement will continue
automatically.

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Calibration curves
Name of
calibration curve
Material under test
Filling
quantity
Measuring
range
2.0k Woodchips
Standard woodchips
2.00 kg
5 - 30 %
2.4k Woodchips
Standard woodchips
2.40 kg
10 - 35 %
2.8k Woodchips
Standard woodchips
2.80 kg
10 - 40 %
3,5k Woodchips
Standard woodchips
3.50 kg
20 - 50 %
4.5k Woodchips
Standard woodchips
4.50 kg
35 - 60 %
2.8k Coarse WC
Coarse woodchips
2.80 kg
10 - 50 %
3.5k Coarse WC
Coarse woodchips
3.50 kg
20 - 50 %
2.8k Industr. WC
Industrial woodchips
2.80 kg
10 - 50 %
3.5k Industr. WC
Industrial woodchips
3.50 kg
20 - 50 %
2.4k P100 chips
Very coarse woodchips
2.40 kg
10 - 30 %
2.8k P100 chips
Very coarse woodchips
2.80 kg
25 - 45 %
3.5k P100 chips
Very coarse woodchips
3.50 kg
35 - 55 %
2.4k Barks
Barks
2.40 kg
10 - 35 %
2.8k Barks
Barks
2.80 kg
25 - 60 %
5.0k Pellets
Pellets made of wood
5.00 kg
5 - 15 %
1.0k Shavings
Shavings
1.00 kg
5 - 20 %
1.3k Sawdust
Sawdust
1.30 kg
10 - 30 %
2.0k Sawdust
Sawdust
2.00 kg
15 - 60 %
1.0k Miscanthus
Miscanthus chopped
1.00 kg
10 - 25 %
1.5k Corn cob
Corn cob (without corn)
1.50 kg
5 - 45 %
reference
To test the humimeter BM1. Not for measuring!
Selection of the right calibration curve:
Below you can find advices for selecting the right curve. If you are
not sure about the right calibration curve, we recommend to carry
out a comparison measurement by kiln drying (EN 14774) once.
Woodchips: standard chips of wood (forest wood chips)
according to EN ISO 17225-1 class P16, P31 and P45.
Coarse WC: for coarse chips of wood P31 & P45 but with fewer
fines. If the weight of the filled 13 litre bucket is under 2,6 kg, the
wood chips calibration curves (2,4k resp. 2,0k) have to be used!

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Industr. WC: for industrial chips of wood without barks and
fines (similar P63) and fresh wood chips (which are not older
than two weeks after cutting down the tree). If the weight of the
filled 13 litre bucket is under 2,6 kg, the standard wood chips
calibration curves (2,4k resp. 2,0k) have to be used!
P100 chips: very coarse chips of wood according to class P100.
Information: P100 chips are bigger than G100 chips of wood!
To avoid filling differences in cause of these coarse chips make
more measurements with one sample and note the average!
Information: There is the possibility to add further existing
calibration curves (e.g. shredder, logging debris wood chips) to
your humimeter by Schaller GmbH.
Definition of wood chips classes (acc. EN ISO 17225-1)
The stated numbers refer to the particle size that goes through
round gaps of the corresponding diameters (e.g. P16 - 16 mm).
oP16 minimum 75% of the bulk is between 3,15 and 16 mm
oP31 minimum 75% of the bulk is between 8 and 31,5 mm
oP45 minimum 75% of the bulk is between 8 and 45 mm
oP63 minimum 75% of the bulk is between 8 and 63 mm
oP100 minimum 75% of the bulk is between 8 and 100 mm
Design of the device
Measuring
chamber
(inside)
Name of
calibration
curve
Water content
Batteries slot
(flipside)
POWER Button
Handles

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Changing batteries
Your new device is provided with batteries.
Please find enclosed the manual for fitting
and changing of batteries:
1.) Press with your finger onto the arrow of
the battery cap und pull it back.
2.) Remove the empty batteries.
3.) Put four new batteries in the device.
Make sure that the positions of the
battery poles are correct.
4.) Press down the batteries and close the
cap.
If the battery symbol appears in the
measuring window resp. if a critical charge
of battery is shown in the status, the
batteries have to be changed
IMMEDIATELY. If you do not use your
humimeter device for a longer period,
remove the batteries. For eventual resulting
damages we cannot provide any warranty.
Determination of the material reference moisture
The principle is a comparison measurement with the dehydration
method according to EN 14774. Take the measured sample and
weigh it. Dry it out in an oven and weigh it again.
Mn: Mass with average moisture content
Mt: Mass of the dried sample
%F: Calculated moisture content
100%

MnMtMn F

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Next calibration curve
Previouse calibration curve
Power off (3 sec.)
Watch the saved data (logs)
Save new value (log)
Power off (3 sec.)
Switch upper
Switch lower
Open this menu / Enter
Type selection menu
Store menu
Main menu
Edit Logs
Manual Logs
Clear Logs
Options
Status
Options
Date / Time
Log Time
Language
Unlock
°C / °F
Password
Reset
Keypad symbols
Measuring window:
Rolling Menu
Power ON / OFF
Switch upper
Switch lower
Save
Hold
Watch the
saved data
Suppliers data
can be added
Menu:
Enter
Switch upper
Switch lower
Exit
Enter numbers
Enter letters
Next or right
Left
Yes
No
Shift
OK
Menu level overview
Overview main menu

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Exemption from liability
For miss-readings and wrong measurements and of this resulting
damage we refuse any liability. This is a device for quick
determination of moisture. The moisture depends on multiple
conditions and multiple materials. Therefore we recommend a
plausibility check of the measuring results. Each device includes a
serial number and the guarantee stamp. If those are broken, no
claims for guarantee can be made. In case of a faulty device,
please contact Schaller GmbH (www.humimeter.com) or our
dealer.
Technical data
Resolution of the display 0.5% water content
0.5°C temperature
Measuring range 5 up to 60% depending on the
material
Operation temperature 0°C up to +40°C
Storage temperature -20°C to +60°C
Temperature compensation Automatically
Power supply 4 pieces 1.5 Volt AA Alkaline
batteries (900 measurements)
Auto Switch OFF After app. 6 minutes
Current consumption 60mA (with light)
Display 128x64 matrix display, lighted
Dimensions 490 x 290 x 300 mm
Weight App. 5.3 kg (including batteries)
Degree of protection IP 40
Scope of supply BM1, Measuring bucket 13 Litre
4 x 1.5Volt AA Alkaline Batteries
Necessary accessory Scale 10 kg (art. no. 11656)

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! IMPORTANT ! please read
Most common reasons for miss readings
Product temperature out of application range
Material below 0°C resp. above +40°C (32 to 104 °F) may
cause faulty measurements. The storage of cold material in a
warm storage area usually creates condensed water which
may lead to major measuring errors.
Not adjusted material under test
Let your humimeter BM1 adjust to the surrounding
temperature of the material for approx. half an hour.
A very high temperature difference has a negative effect on
the stability of the measurement results.
Wrong calibration curve
Before you measure your sample, double check the correct
selection of the calibration curve.
Wrong filling quantity
Fill in exactly the right weight (± 0.01kg) of wood chips in the
measuring chamber.
Wet or mouldy material
Frozen measuring material
Device maintenance instructions
To provide a long life of your device please does not expose it to
strong mechanical loads or heat e.g. dropping it or direct sunlight
exposure. Clean your device using a dry cloth. The measuring
chamber needs to be cleaned with a dry and soft brush.
Any kind of wet cleaning damages the device. The instrument is
not rainproof. Keep it in dry areas. When the device is not used for
a longer period (6 months) or when the batteries are empty, they
should be removed to prevent a leakage of the battery acid.
Distributore autorizzato : Geass S.r.l. - Torino - Tel.: [phone] - mail : [email protected] - web site : www.geass.com